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Padres' Luis Arráez Stable After Collision at First Base Leads to Hospitalization

The three-time batting champion was carted off the field following a collision with Mauricio Dubón during Sunday night's game in Houston.

Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;San Diego Padres first base coach David Macias (46) and Houston Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon (14) check on San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez (4) as he lies on the field after colliding with Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) (not pictured )on the first base line in the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA;San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez (4) is carted off the field after he colliding with Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (8) (not pictured )on the first base line in the first inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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Manny Machado #13 and Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres stand on the field before the game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park on April 09, 2025 in Sacramento, California.

Overview

  • Luis Arráez collided with Mauricio Dubón at first base during the first inning of the Padres-Astros game at Daikin Park, striking his neck on Dubón's upper body.
  • The game was delayed for 11 minutes as trainers stabilized Arráez on the field before he was carted off and transported by ambulance to Houston Methodist Hospital.
  • Arráez is stable, conscious, responsive, and able to move his extremities, according to an official team statement.
  • The 28-year-old designated hitter, batting .287 this season, gave a thumbs-up to the crowd as he was carted off the field.
  • Arráez, a key player for the Padres and a three-time batting champion, is undergoing further evaluation to assess the extent of his injuries.